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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.80 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.80 and 116.88 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.80 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.80 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.80 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 41,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819.66/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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